SPORTS
Which country is the only one to have won a medal at every Olympic Winter Games?
UNITED STATES
Utqiagvik (OOKY-AAG-VICK) Alaska enters a period of near-total darkness also known as a polar night. How long does it last?
TWO+ MONTHS
What is the actual color of a snowflake?
TRANSLUCENT
Which animals fur turns white in the winter?
ARCTIC FOX
How many inches does solid ice need to be for you to walk / skate on it?
4"
CURLING
Where was the coldest temperature recorded in the mainland US? (-70F)
MONTANA
What is the shortest day of the year?
WINTER SOLSTICE (DEC. 21)
How do chipmunks hibernate during winter?
BURROW UNDERGROUND
What injury is caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues?
FROSTBITE
Skiing is the most popular winter sport in the US. Which US state is home to the largest number of ski resorts?
NEW YORK
Where do people go to witness the winter solstice in the UK?
STONEHENGE
What is the name of the ice-skating rink in Central Park?
WOLLMAN RINK
What do moose eat in the winter?
TWIGS
What winter storm is defined by reduced visibility, strong winds and a duration of at least three hours?
BLIZZARD
What is the name of the famous ice hockey trophy awarded in the NHL?
STANLEY CUP
Which US state gets the most snowfall each year?
NEW YORK
How fast do snowflakes fall on average?
3-4 MPH
What color is a polar bears skin?
BLACK
What are the powerful winter storms called on the East Coast of North America?
NOR'EASTERS
Which city has hosted both Winter & Summer Olympics?
BEIJING
Where can you find the Winter Festival of Lights?
NIAGARA FALLS
CANADA
Who voices Elsa in the movie Frozen?
IDINA MENZEL
What type of penguin is famous for enduring harsh Antartic winters?
EMPEROR PENGUIN
How many sides does a snowflake have?
SIX